making a wooden knife sheath?

[forrestdweller]

unfortunately the leather sheath of my knife has- despite lots of care!-suffered from years in humid and hot environments and is on it's way out. as leather is not the best material for the tropics and i have no kydex (or likewise material) available nor any workexperience with it i was thinking of a wooden sheath with nylon webbing attachment to the belt. has anyone tried this idea(if it works for parangs and likewise it should work for smaller blades, too...)? and if yes- any info's regarding achieving a good fit?

thanks!

 

[jojo]

No reasons at all why not. From picking up a suitable stick in the wood, splitting it and carving the space for your blade, to carving an elaborate sheath, they look and perform very well. I have made a couple of sheaths, for a kukri, in fact it's not yet finished due to having too many projects on the go at the same time... and they are easy to make.



Where I found the pics.

A few more pics here.

 

[forrestdweller]

what would be better- hardwood or softwood? - i've read different solutions... .